Article Processing Charges (APC)
To maintain high-quality open access publishing and provide free access to readers, EQUILIBRIUM: Journal of Economics and Development Studies applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for all articles accepted for publication. This charge supports critical publishing services including:
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Professional peer-review management
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Journal production (copyediting, typesetting, and formatting)
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Online hosting and digital preservation
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Long-term archiving and DOI registration
Payment Policy:
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The APC is billed only after the manuscript receives final acceptance
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Payment of the APC is required before the article is published
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The peer review process is independent of APC payment and will not be affected by payment status
Current APC Rate (Effective January 1, 2024):
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All authors: IDR 200,000.00
Important Notes:
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The submitting author is responsible for organizing the APC payment upon acceptance
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Authors are encouraged to secure funding for potential APC costs before submission
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APC rates are subject to change at the publisher's discretion
Funding Assistance:
Authors from low and lower-middle-income countries (as classified by the World Bank) may qualify for APC waivers or discounts. Please contact the editorial office for more information.